any way to get rid of dents on the headlights

[D_roc]

I got samll dents on my headlights so is in the bumper does any one know how to get rid of them? i'm more concerned about the headlight coz it look ugly?thanksD

[ZGadson]

Dents in the headlight? I didn't think plastic headlights could dent. If you posted a picture we might know what you're talking about...

[D_roc]

no they like little chipped parts coz of stones and such hitting it

[JessAlba452]

Best way to get rid of it is wet sanding...and pay attention, because it must be "wet" sanded. If you'd like you can always use water mixed with a bit of soap to make it easier.

Start with 400 grit and move all the way up to 2000 grit. Followed by a few coats of Meguires PlasticX buff and wipe a few times for shine.

Grits of Paper you'll need: (Easiest to get 3M assorted wet/dry sand paper)400600800100015002000

Example done by someone from Maxima.org > Left is untouched. Right is after sanding and PlasticX

If you're not too sure on doing this, then just practice on a piece of acrylic to get it down just right.

Best of luck to ya!

[jltibbs]

jess, is that you from the "other place"? wow. haven't talked to you in a long time. hope you'll be at nopi. as you can see in my sig, i won't be bringin my max down . . .

[MaXimaSE]

mm I don't have dents, but they are cloudy. I tried the PlastX stuff from Meguiars on my girlfriends car, but that **** didn't help to much. There are places that will do a reconditioning on them.. but its basically wetsand and polish over and over.

If I wasn't afraid of getting screwed over on Ebay, Id buy the Diamond Cut Clear Corners w/ Orange Bulbs because they just look damn good.

Anyone know of a website that has the smoked tails/diamond fronts besides Ebay at a reasonable price.

[D_roc]

thanks a lot exactly what i was look for, and i don't wanna replace the lights i really like my oem lights their a little darker than the other 00 01 maxs around saw a very few cars with he same lights

[JessAlba452]

Yes it's me!

Man I know haven't seen you around much at all!

BTW I'm glad you're alright though saw the thread and both airbags deployed. YIKES! Hopefully you'll get reimbursed fully or are able to fix her up. Oh and are we to refer to the .org as the "other place" around here? I know some forums have rivals lol. I like em both the same though!

[jltibbs]

yeah, it's cool. usually referred to as the 'other place', 'other forum', and sometimes 'the orgy'. i should be finding out some info soon about the car. i know they'll total it out, but still waiting on police report to finalize it all.

sorry for hi jacking thread.

do the wet sand and polish deal or buy a new set. i would buy a new set and put lamin-x film on there. works great and comes in some different colors.